London Stock Exchange welcomes Edaa to open the market
London Stock Exchange today welcomed Edaa, Qatar’s central securities depository, to open trading — marking a new chapter in the partnership powering the next phase of Qatar’s capital markets.
Edaa began as a central securities depository. It has become far more. Today it stands as an integrated market infrastructure institution at the heart of Qatar’s financial transformation — safeguarding securities, sharpening operational efficiency, expanding investor services, and anchoring the trust on which modern markets are built.
That ambition reached a defining moment with Edaa’s move to its new home, Edaa Hub, and the deployment of LSEG Markets Technology across its post-trade infrastructure. This is more than a technology upgrade. It is the foundation for deeper capital markets, stronger post-trade infrastructure, and a more dynamic, globally connected financial ecosystem for Qatar — advancing the Qatar Financial Sector Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030.
Opening the market in London this morning brings together two institutions and one shared conviction: that the future of market infrastructure belongs to those who are secure, connected, integrated — and never standing still.
Because markets don’t just move capital. They move ambitions.
“Edaa’s progress reflects the ambition of Qatar’s financial sector and the goals of Qatar’s Financial Sector Strategy and National Vision 2030. This partnership strengthens the foundations of our capital markets and deepens Qatar’s connection to global finance. The future of market infrastructure belongs to institutions that never stand still — and Edaa intends to lead.”
H.E. Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Thani
Deputy Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Edaa
“Opening the London market is a proud moment for Edaa and for Qatar. We began as a securities depository; today we are building the infrastructure on which our market’s next phase of growth will rest — secure, resilient and connected to the world. Our partnership with London Stock Exchange Group accelerates that ambition.”
Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani
Chief Executive Officer of Edaa
“Edaa’s transformation is a significant milestone for Qatar’s capital markets. By bringing together trading, clearing, settlement and depository on a single platform powered by LSEG Markets Technology, the market is better positioned for resilience, efficiency and future growth. We are excited and proud to support this journey as Qatar continues to strengthen its global connectivity and competitiveness.”
David Schwimmer
CEO, LSEG
